History & Geography Teacher/Reviewer

Do you love history and geography? Do you think it is the most engaging discipline that young students encounter? Do you worry that their attitude is often compromised by the course design, which dates back to the previous century? Did you ever dream about what the ideal approach to teaching history and geography should look like? Here is your chance!

BASIS Educational Group CZ is seeking a History & Geography teacher or teaching enthusiast to become a member of the team working on the project of designing History and Geography curriculum for Levels 5 – 9 (age 10-14) as well a teacher of History & Geography Classes for Level 5 and Level 6 (age 10 and 12) at BASIS Prague elementary school.

The History & Geography Curriculum at BASIS Prague is tailored to meet the needs of our unique educational program, which currently serves students in Levels 1-5, with a new level added each school year. We plan to include high school levels by 2028 at the latest. The goal of the project is to develop a comprehensive History & Geography curriculum that will be followed by a sequence of AP Geography and History courses, offered to students in Levels 10-12 (ages 15-18).  This is the second year of the project’s development. Start date: August 1, 2025.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Teaching responsibilities:

Teaching two 45-minute classes per day, one group of 15 students in Level 5, and one group of 15 students in Level 6. The Level 5 course covers prehistory to the fall of Rome, Level 6 continues up to the present time. The courses are designed to present units of 3-5 lessons that introduce facts and concepts in an incremental fashion, using slides. After the teacher explains the content of each slide, students take “guided notes,” copying the information designated for memorization or recall (filling in the text).  When the slide introduces more advanced concepts, the teacher guides students through their reasoning necessary for understanding these concepts, utilizing true/false questions on the next slide. At the end of the class, students work independently on the worksheet, practicing the material from the lesson. After 3-5 lessons, students spend 1-2 lessons on review, followed by a test.  Following the test, an Exploration Lesson is introduced, focusing on an individual or group project related to the content of the completed unit.

Reviewing responsibilities:

• Level 5 and Level 6 courses: Review the content of the slides, worksheets, and guided notes for the Level 5 and Level 6 courses, and bring any potential issues (eliminating grammatical and factual errors) to the course's author. Prepare materials for the review and Exploration lessons. The Level 5 course covers history and relevant geography from prehistory to the fall of Rome, while the Level 6 course covers the remainder of the timeline.

• Level 7 course and the scope and sequence of the overall curriculum: Review and discuss the design and content of the Level 7 Course (Ancient History) with its author, review the scope and sequence material, and participate in ad hoc meetings with the entire team contributing to the development of the content.

Teaching, lesson preparation, and authoring responsibilities are conducted using the proprietary software platform SPORK, which is utilized by all students and teachers at BASIS. www.spork.tech

What we expect:

• University degree in history or any other field related to history/geography or teaching these subjects.

• Legally entitled to work in the Czech Republic,

• A proficient English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills.

• Being able to do creative work independently as well as with team members.

• Critical thinking skills and the ability to research and verify information.

• High motivation to explain advanced concepts to students with varying knowledge and skill levels.

Preferred skills:

Teaching or counseling experience with the target age group (10-12 years old), teaching in English to students for whom English is mostly a second language.

What we offer:

• Creative work in an international team of open-minded teachers and authors

• Opportunity to impact, innovate, and reinvent the curriculum for current and future students of our school.

Who we are:

BASIS Educational Group CZ focuses on creating and implementing its unique curriculum and platform application. We employ a team of dedicated curriculum authors, software developers, and staff equipped to implement, integrate, and support our technology within any school’s educational structure. Join our company’s mission to improve the way students, teachers and organizations use modern technology to gain better education.

BASIS Prague elementary school is the first school in Europe that utilizes the world-famous BASIS curriculum and offers education from preschool to high-school graduation. The school is located in Prague 4 (Podolí) and is intended for children in Levels 1–5 (age: 5–11). The higher Levels are going to open in the following years. BASIS Prague Elementary School is a seamless continuation of BASIS Prague Preschool, our international preschool serving our early learners (age: 3–5) located in Prague 6 (Břevnov). Find out more at basisprague.cz